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- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Latest publication
- Aug 20, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for BBC Science Focus Magazine
- Top 100K sites
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- Jul 21, 2026
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New issue: Brain-melting heat | BBC Science Focus Magazine (opens the original)
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There are ways to spot when someone is trying to deceive you. But you have to listen carefully to what they’re saying. Here are five tells to look out for, with studies taken from real criminal trials. If you've recently been diagnosed with prediabetes, it could be a blessing in disguise. With the right diet and lifestyle changes, there are ways to reverse the slide towards type 2 diabetes, but doing so means acting on the early warning signs. We’re getting our first glimpses at the strange life
New issue: Our Next Giant Leap | BBC Science Focus Magazine (opens the original)
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There are no recorded sightings of live adult colossal squid in the wild. A group of intrepid experts is setting out to change that. GLP-1 drugs help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite. Their successors take an entirely different approach. The race to establish an outpost on our nearest celestial neighbour is heating up. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. The placebo effect has an evil twin and it can play havoc with your health. Don’t forget that BBC Science Focus is also available on
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